Mazda MX-Micro Sport

2004 North American International Auto Show

Jan 1, 2004

Mazda showed a possible Mini Cooper fighter in Motown, the MX-Micro Sport. Equipped with Mazda's MZR 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed manual transmission, the MX-Micro Sport measure 156.7 inches in length, a full 19.9 inches shorter than the new Mazda 3 five-door. Yet, it is nearly as wide as the Mazda 3 and 3.3 inches taller, so the cabin feels open, spacious, and offers enough room for four. The concept rides on a MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear suspension, and uses 17-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels. Mazda says a production version of the MX-Micro Sport concept will debut in a “key automotive market” during calendar year 2004, and is even considering bringing it to North America.